Shipment container with household goods coming from US

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Tshein Dee MedinaNew member02 June 2021 19:09:42

Hi , we recently moved to DR from US , my husband is a citizen there and US . We shipped our household stuffs in a 20 feet container and it is landing on the Rio Haina port , does anyone know the procedures or the custom fees I will have to pay . We already paid US$500 for port handling fees .
Anything you know would be helpful . Thank you in advance.

angarci1 Active member

Member since 06 May 2021

angarci1Active member02 June 2021 19:27:51

Do.you.have a customs broker lined up?

Tshein Dee Medina New member

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Tshein Dee MedinaNew member02 June 2021 19:36:58

ddmcghee Dominican Republic Expert

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ddmcgheeDominican Republic Expert02 June 2021 21:05:54

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I've only gone through the process with a broker, and I know my experience was much better than some of the horror stories I've heard from others!

Radca Couriers are experienced and very knowledgeable about the process.

If you contact them, tell them Denise & Dave McGhee referred you! That doesn't get us anything, but I'm sure they like hearing their satisfied clients are sending people their way!

Tshein Dee Medina New member

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Tshein Dee MedinaNew member02 June 2021 21:30:08

Thank you so much . Will do that

planner Dominican Republic Expert

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plannerDominican Republic Expert03 June 2021 10:25:33

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Yes you must have a broker lined up ahead of time.

RutledgeParker Active member

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RutledgeParkerActive member16 November 2021 16:41:10

I was following on the thread about a customs broker. I went to the company you recommended but everything is in Spanish! Is there a way to translate it to English to inquire about their services?

ddmcghee Dominican Republic Expert

Member since 15 May 2017

ddmcgheeDominican Republic Expert16 November 2021 16:55:54

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If you respond to the PM I sent you with your WhatsApp number, I'll forward you contact info for the daughter of the owner of Radca. She speaks English and serves as translator for her mother.

Also, add a google translator extension to your browser. I use it with Chrome and it translates any website from Spanish to English for me.

RutledgeParker Active member

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RutledgeParkerActive member16 November 2021 18:21:42

Thank you!

ana-eliz New member

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ana-elizNew member17 November 2021 06:22:09

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You can copy/paste anything into google translate

Olga Glenn24 Member

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Olga Glenn24Member17 November 2021 21:26:00

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Anyone ever used 1Relocation Worldwide for moving to Las Terrenas from USA? Any feedback on them?

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